saloon

• Substantiv, das einen Raum oder Betrieb bezeichnet, in dem alkoholische Getränke an einer Theke ausgeschenkt werden, oft auch eine Kneipe mit Bar und Gemeinschaftsräumen, in denen leichte Speisen serviert werden können; außerdem eine geschlossene Limousine mit vorderen und hinteren Sitzen und zwei oder vier Türen.

A noun referring to a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter, often also describing a tavern with a bar and public rooms that may provide light meals, or a closed car with front and rear seats and two or four doors.

1. Bar or drinking establishmentB1formalamerican

   A room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter.

   Bar

   • The old western saloon had swinging doors and a long wooden bar.
   • He walked into the saloon and ordered a whiskey.
   • The saloon was crowded with cowboys and miners.

   Synonymealehousebargin millpubtaproomtavernwater hole

2. Tavern or public houseB1formalbritish

   A building with a bar and public rooms, often providing light meals.

   Kneipe oder Gastwirtschaft

   • The local saloon serves excellent pub food.
   • They met at the saloon for a quick lunch.
   • The saloon was a popular meeting place for the community.

   Synonymealehousebarpubpublic housetaproomtavernwatering hole

3. Type of carB2formalbritish

   A closed car with front and rear seats and two or four doors.

   Limousine

   • He drives a four-door saloon.
   • The saloon is a practical family car.
   • She prefers a saloon over an SUV for city driving.

   Synonymesedan